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blessing

[bles-ing] / ˈblɛs ɪŋ /




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Also, we were able to grow together and share these experiences in such a short time, which is a blessing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026

The flourishing book industry that had established itself in 17th-century Europe proved a mixed blessing to some.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

One thing that is both a blessing and a curse of the era we’re in is that there’s a pendulum that swings, a dialectic that takes place.

From Slate ● Nov. 9, 2026

Evacuees from Oleshky, a bombed-out city in Russian-occupied Ukraine, told AFP that residents had to eat grass and dogs to survive and that their rescue following a humanitarian truce was a "blessing".

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

“Yes, obviously some sort of blessing from Mars. Congratulations, blah, blah, blah. Now, if we’re done here...?”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

Americans may be surprised to learn that many public expressions of God and faith we take for granted—invocations, displays, blessings, the “so help me God” of our courtroom oaths—would violate the French Constitution.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

"I always count my blessings more than I count my money. I don't work for money, never did."

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

In the comments, many call the couple mum and dad, telling them about their lives and asking for birthday blessings.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

The armed security guard at the San Diego mosque would greet every visitor without fail, responding “Salam wa rahamatullahi wa barakatuh” or “May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you too.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026

I’d thought my father would quickly congratulate me and give me his blessings.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson


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